National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Brora Rangers or Aberdeen U21 that keep their silverware dream alive.
Only a few days to rest for the hosts, as they played a Football League - Highland League fixture only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Nairn County.
Brora Rangers form and stats
Brora Rangers participated in Challenge Cup the last season, where they reached the 2nd round.Brora Rangers are returning here after visiting Nairn County and winning with a 1-0 scoreline.
Ahead of that match, Brora won a home game hosting Huntly (1-0).There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Brora Rangers as they are travelling to their away game against Rothes in the Football League - Highland League. That match is three days after this one.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Brora Rangers friendly games in pre-season: Brora Rangers played one friendly, won 0, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Brora Rangers scored {0 goals} and conceded 3 in these one game.
Aberdeen U21 form and stats
Last season their Challenge Cup adventure ended in the 1st round.Two away games in a row for Aberdeen U21, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 2-3 vs Buckie Thistle in the Aberdeenshire Shield.
Before that, 2-2 away against Formartine United in the Aberdeenshire Shield.
Head 2 Head
Head to head totals (for the previous three meetings): Brora won two games, zero matches ended in a draw and Aberdeen U21 have one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / two.
Brora Rangers missing players
Aberdeen U21 missing players
| Brora Rangers | Aberdeen U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 7 | 8 | ||
| 18 | 10 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 5 | ||
| 76 | 35 | Scored | S | 6 | 7 | ||
| 29 | 14 | Conceded | C | 18 | 19 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 80% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 88% | ||
| 72% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 57% | 50% | ||
| 52% | 38% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 57% | 50% | ||
| 44% | 38% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 29% | 25% | ||
| 48% | 54% | BTTS | BTTS | 43% | 50% | ||
| 40% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 14% | 12% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 43% | 38% | ||
| 1.2 | 0.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
| 0.8 | 0.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 10.7 | 10.7 | ||
| 0.5 | 0.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2.9 | 1.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 5 | ||
| 1.5 | 1.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 1 | ||
| 185% | 220% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 1.9 | 1 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15.3 | 15.3 | ||
| 0.7 | 0.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 7 | ||
